UK provides Ukraine classified blueprints for long-range SCALP missiles
The UK shares sensitive missile technology with Ukraine amid rising UK-Russia tensions over support for Kyiv, and Prime Minister Burnham is also visiting Ukrain
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Hypersonics and rocket startup Ursa Major to go public via $2.3B SPAC deal
The company aims to scale production for defense and commercial hypersonic and launch customers through the public market transaction.
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US cancels joint marine drills with South Korea due to Iran war force constraints
The cancellation of amphibious landing drills highlights US military strain from operations related to the Iran conflict, while tanker aircraft also depart Bulg
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Navy reveals new long-range air-to-air missile designated 'Malice'
The missile is designed for 4th, 5th, and 6th generation aircraft, giving the Navy a new beyond-visual-range capability.
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Pentagon counter-drone task force plans shoot-off for directed energy prototypes
A live-fire demonstration event could lead directly to production orders for fielded counter-UAS directed energy systems.
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Polish firm MESKO signs $2B deal to arm four NATO nations with MANPADS
Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, and Norway will receive man-portable air defense systems under the EU EDIRPA program, boosting European production capacity.
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Saab unveils A3 loyal wingman drone for Swedish Air Force
The unmanned aircraft could enter service within a decade if Sweden proceeds, positioning Saab in the growing loyal wingman market.
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Dutch Navy to equip fleet with Destinus counter-UAS interceptor drones
The Royal Netherlands Navy adds a new counter-drone capability to protect its ships from aerial threats.
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Italy eyes US technology to convert unguided missiles into drone interceptors
The Italian Air Force is exploring cost-effective upgrades to turn dumb munitions into precision anti-drone weapons.
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Patria partners with Ukrainian General Cherry to manufacture drones in Finland
Finnish and Ukrainian defense firms collaborate on drone development and production, broadening Ukraine's industrial base in Europe.
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Turkish FNSS unveils unmanned amphibious assault vehicle I-ZAHA
The unmanned vehicle is designed for the first wave of amphibious assaults, operating alongside manned Marine Assault Vehicles.
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Australia identifies defense precinct site for AUKUS submarine sustainment
The precinct will support AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine maintenance, and a keel laying ceremony was held for the first Hunter-class frigate.
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Lawmaker pushes AI containment language for FRONTIER Act markup
Rep. Subramanyam seeks to add AI containment provisions to landmark legislation following the OpenAI-Hugging Face incident.
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NSA non-disclosure agreements lack whistleblower protections, watchdog finds
An inspector general report faults the agency's NDAs as the Trump administration considers government-wide NDA requirements.
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Space transportation policy calls for integration with air traffic control modernization
The White House directs agencies to merge space launch and reentry management into broader airspace and traffic control modernization.
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New contract aims to keep Space Force multi-billion-dollar projects on budget
The Integrate program expands beyond launch programs to cover other major Space Force acquisition efforts.
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Army Cyber creates integrated fire cell for Epic Fury exercise
ARCYBER teams hone skills in a live environment as part of the integrated fire cell concept during the Epic Fury exercise.
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